Editorials

"JUDGE RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT."

It seems only fitting at this time to devote a large portion of our space in this issue of the Sentinel to exerpts from the columns upon columns of editorial comment that have appeared in the secular press during the past week,—a tribute in its apprehension and appreciation of the greatness of our beloved Leader and the work she has done for humanity at large, as generous as it is wide-spread.

ONWARD AND UPWARD

Christian Scientists the world over have another reminder that they must arouse themselves as never before to prove by demonstration the priceless teachings of their beloved Leader.

THE TRUE TEST

In no respect, perhaps, do the judgments of men present more marked differences and contradictions, than in their estimates of what entitles individuals to the honor and praise of their fellows.

MARY BAKER EDDY

There is a story of a certain old-world philosopher who, when it was asked of him, "What constitutes achievement?

SYMBOLS AND SCIENCE

One of the distinctive teachings of Christian Science to which superficial criticism has found frequent occasion to revert, is that of the unreality of the material world, and the suggestion that, since in their opinion there is no matter, Christian Scientists ought to be able and willing to forego eating, walk through stone walls, etc.
All through the Old Testament we find warnings against forgetfulness of the divine mercy and goodness, in evidence that this is a marked tendency on the part of mortals, who, however, seem to remember very vividly not only all the ills which they have experienced, but also those of which they have heard.

THE SUPREMACY OF GOOD

There was a time when the ordinary newspaper man simply threw up his hands in despair when asked to define Christian Science or to state what its teachings are; but the following editorial, which we copy from the Waterbury.

"SPIRITUAL SONGS."

Among other occasions for thanksgiving at this time we have a volume of poems by our revered Leader, which is well worthy of St.

THE NOBLER DOING

The world is well supplied with inactives, and for the most part they are inefficients.

THE WORD FULFILLED

Quite recently our attention was called to an editorial paragraph in a newspaper, in which the great numerical growth of the Christian Science church was accounted for by the fact that this church offers more to its adherents than do other churches; that it even promises health and happiness to them on this plane of existence.

BEING TRUE TO TRUTH

There are few objects on the continent more likely to stir the emotions of a thoughtful traveler than Thorwaldsen's celebrated Lion of Lucerne, in commemoration of the bravery of the Swiss guards who fell, Aug.

IMMORTALITY

Job's mournful question, "If a man die, shall he live again?